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LAFC Fight Night 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Udrich (ranked 5490 p4p, 23468 weight class) and David Boo (ranked 583 p4p, 628 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Udrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, David Boo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo throws a jab but it's blocked by Udrich.
A head kick from Udrich lands but Boo takes it in his stride.
Boo misses with a straight left.
Tim Udrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Udrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Boo misses with a two punch combination.
Udrich lands a right hook to the body.
Boo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Udrich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Tim Udrich has been cut.
Boo throws a sloppy body shot
and Udrich counters with a low kick, right behind Boo 's knee.
Udrich throws a right and a left that Boo avoids nicely.
Udrich cracks Boo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boo misses with a series of wild punches.
Udrich fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boo looks to clinch but Udrich throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tim Udrich!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Udrich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amr El Shaarawy (ranked 3969 p4p, 6112 weight class) and Harris Benn (ranked 153 p4p, 186 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amr El Shaarawy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harris Benn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from El Shaarawy.
Benn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches El Shaarawy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Benn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, El Shaarawy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Benn's guard! Nice work there by El Shaarawy!
El Shaarawy pushes down on Benn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shaarawy pulls his head out easily.
El Shaarawy seems to be working for a kimura but Benn defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benn can do anything to dispel that myth.
El Shaarawy is keen to just control but Benn is a slippery customer.
Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benn tries to get to full guard but El Shaarawy has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from El Shaarawy there.
Benn looking for submissions off his back.
Benn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shaarawy pulls his head out easily.
El Shaarawy passes to side control.
El Shaarawy is trying to get an arm triangle but Benn is defending well.
El Shaarawy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
El Shaarawy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Benn to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Shaarawy was covering up waiting for the punch and Benn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benn drops back looking for a leg! El Shaarawy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Shaarawy manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into El Shaarawy's guard.
Benn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Shaarawy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
El Shaarawy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Shaarawy is breathing heavily.
Benn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
El Shaarawy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benn drops back looking for a leg! El Shaarawy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Shaarawy manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into El Shaarawy's guard.
Benn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shaarawy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
El Shaarawy trying to keep a closed guard but Benn is proving a slippery customer.
Benn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but El Shaarawy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benn has El Shaarawy in his guard.
Benn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Shaarawy defends well.
Benn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Shaarawy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Shaarawy distracts Benn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benn keeping moving, preventing El Shaarawy from controlling successfully.
Benn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. El Shaarawy stacks Benn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by El Shaarawy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Shaarawy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amr El Shaarawy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from El Shaarawy - the referee stops the clock and Benn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says El Shaarawy. Benn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
El Shaarawy shoots for a double leg takedown but Benn sprawls well. He's pushed El Shaarawy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benn goes for a double leg but El Shaarawy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as El Shaarawy continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benn.
El Shaarawy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benn sprawls well. Benn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Shaarawy gets slowly back to his feet.
Benn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Shaarawy but El Shaarawy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amr El Shaarawy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Benn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shaarawy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
El Shaarawy trying to control the position but Benn is working away.
El Shaarawy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benn tries to buck El Shaarawy off but El Shaarawy is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Shaarawy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Benn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
El Shaarawy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benn can do to turn this around?
Benn taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from El Shaarawy crashes against the mat.
Benn is trying to get back to half guard.
El Shaarawy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn keeps working.
Benn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Benn is desperately trying to improve his position but El Shaarawy has a good base and remains in mount.
Benn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shaarawy is pressing down on Benn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benn is holding on for now.
Benn looking for submissions off his back.
Benn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Shaarawy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benn tries to get to full guard but El Shaarawy has control of the leg.
Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shaarawy pulls his head out easily.
Benn tries to roll over but El Shaarawy keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Shaarawy is working for a kimura but Benn is defending it quite comfortably.
El Shaarawy trying to control the action but Benn is working from the bottom.
Benn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benn is pressing down on El Shaarawy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Shaarawy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Shaarawy looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
El Shaarawy wanted to stand there but Benn had control of the position.
Benn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Shaarawy defends it easily.
Benn pushes a forearm under El Shaarawy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, El Shaarawy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harris Benn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Green (ranked 3031 p4p, 23744 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 408 p4p, 624 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Phillips checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Green throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phillips feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phillips in particular looking to stall.
Phillips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stalling.
Green preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Green is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phillips content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green has his hands clasped together around Phillips's back. He's all about the action.
Phillips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Phillips seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Phillips counters with a stiff right hand.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green misses with the combination.
Phillips takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green prevents the takedown attempt.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Phillips's takedown attempt.
Phillips lands a takedown into guard.
Phillips seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Phillips sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Green keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips advances to half guard.
Phillips is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phillips sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green wants to control but Phillips is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Green working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bum Phillips dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Phillips doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phillips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Phillips let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Phillips has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Phillips looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Phillips is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green is trying to control the position but Phillips postures up.
Green wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Phillips is now in half guard.
Phillips is controlling the pace.
Phillips maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Green could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Phillips has cracked it and Green is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pudd Nelson (ranked 3184 p4p, 5204 weight class) and Gerardo Blanco (ranked 394 p4p, 539 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with Desperado - Eagles blaring out of the sound system. Gerardo Blanco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerardo Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blanco in his tracks.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Nelson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nelson.
Blanco throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blanco takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Blanco throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blanco throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Blanco throws a good cross that connects.
Blanco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blanco throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Blanco scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blanco throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blanco misses with a hook.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blanco lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blanco walks into a left hand.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nelson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco catches Nelson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Blanco.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blanco.
Blanco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blanco tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blanco sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Blanco misses.
Blanco swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. Nelson catches Blanco right on the button with a cross.
Blanco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nelson throws the left hand but Blanco avoids the punch easily.
Gerardo Blanco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco misses with a lunging right hand
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blanco throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Blanco.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Blanco's shoulder, as Blanco tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blanco! But no joy.
Blanco slips under a jab from Nelson.
Despite the aggression on Blanco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blanco avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Blanco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blanco throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blanco.
Blanco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson misses with a hook. Blanco ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Blanco throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Blanco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanco throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Blanco.
Blanco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Blanco is out of range.
As Nelson backs off Blanco throws a huge counter combo but Nelson manages to avoid it all.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Blanco.
Jab from Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blanco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Nice uppercut lands for Blanco. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Blanco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Blanco slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Sloppy strikes from Blanco. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nelson cracks Blanco with an open hand slap.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Blanco's head but Blanco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Nelson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson misses with a hook
enabling Blanco to counter with a crisp jab.
Blanco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Nice cross by Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blanco throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Blanco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blanco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Blanco misses with the combination.
Nelson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blanco on the side of the head.
Blanco misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blanco throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Nelson works Blanco's body with a nice hook.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blanco! But no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Blanco misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Blanco throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pudd Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blanco misses with an uppercut.
Nelson swings for the body but Blanco moves out of range.
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Blanco throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Blanco staying out of range there.
Blanco is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blanco misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blanco in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blanco walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Blanco ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanco misses the shot to the body.
Nelson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Blanco does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Blanco moves away and avoids it.
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanco defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanco misses the target.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Blanco.
Nelson blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blanco there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blanco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Blanco is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Blanco missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Blanco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Blanco looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Blanco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 Nelson is rocked!
Blanco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Blanco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blanco misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Blanco misses with an uppercut.
Blanco throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Blanco throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson moves out of range as Blanco strikes.
Nelson lands a jab.
Nelson tests Blanco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Nelson misses the jab.
A nice side step and Blanco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blanco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Blanco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blanco moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blanco throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blanco takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blanco walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
Blanco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blanco slips under a jab.
Blanco misses with a straight left.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Blanco saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Blanco throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanco scores with a body shot.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Blanco moves away and avoids it.
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco throws a big shot that misses.
Blanco ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Nelson with a jab.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Blanco.
A swing and a miss from Blanco.
Nelson moves out of range as Blanco strikes.
Blanco throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blanco throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blanco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Nelson defending well as Blanco loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson throws a hook but Blanco avoids it easily.
Blanco drops Nelson with a beautiful combination! Nelson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blanco is looking for the KO!
A big right from Blanco misses.
Blanco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerardo Blanco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Blanco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Blanco missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blanco staying out of range there.
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Blanco throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Blanco throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanco misses the target.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanco.
Blanco misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Blanco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blanco misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanco misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Blanco off the cage and back into range.
Blanco looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson lands a jab to the head.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blanco.
Nelson connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Blanco misses its intended target.
Nelson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blanco.
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Blanco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Blanco slips under a jab.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Blanco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gerardo Blanco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blanco has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Blanco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nelson finds it's way round the side to connect with Blanco's head.
Blanco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blanco throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Blanco stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Nelson connects with a right hand. Blanco shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Blanco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blanco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a hook. Blanco ducked under it nicely.
Blanco misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Blanco's belly button to the back.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Blanco knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Blanco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blanco staying out of range there.
Blanco ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson forces Blanco back against the cage and clinches.
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson dips to his left and cracks Blanco with an uppercut!
Blanco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blanco moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Nelson throws a jab when Blanco was well out of range.
Blanco takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Blanco ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Blanco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blanco tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blanco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Blanco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips a jab from Blanco.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Blanco.
Nelson tries to counter with a takedown but Blanco is quick to defend against it.
Nelson needs to keep his hands up - Blanco had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson lunges at Blanco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blanco's hand.
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Nelson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blanco sprawls and moves away.
Blanco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nelson slips a jab from Blanco.
Nelson lands with a hook. Blanco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blanco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
Blanco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanco blocks a jab.
Blanco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blanco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blanco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blanco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Nelson throws a jab when Blanco was well out of range.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Blanco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blanco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blanco throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Blanco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Blanco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blanco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson pushes Blanco up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blanco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blanco throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Blanco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pudd Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pudd Nelson!
A relieved looking Pudd Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askrew (ranked 4180 p4p, 23596 weight class) and Dwayne Mill (ranked 496 p4p, 592 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Askrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Mill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Askrew to the ground. Mill is now in Askrew's guard.
Mill trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom.
Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mill is aware though and is defending well.
Askrew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Askrew is looking for a triangle but Mill pushes his legs off easily.
Askrew is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mill has his hands clasped together but Askrew extends and breaks Mill's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Askrew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Askrew!
A victorious Ben Askrew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Dwayne Mill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is part of learning, this is just a set back and I will return next time fully prepared and ready.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Eagle (ranked 2789 p4p, 3746 weight class) and Jax Rooney (ranked 335 p4p, 428 weight class). Eagle's entrance music is Pay money To my Pain - Weight of my pride. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jax Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooney throws a series of punches but Eagle avoids them all with ease.
Rooney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eagle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rooneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rooney needs to keep his hands up - Eagle had a free shot at his head there.
 Rooney is rocked!
Eagle looks to throw the jab but Rooney is out of range.
Rooney is still on wobbly legs! Can Eagle finish him?
Eagle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rooney seems to have recovered his senses.
Rooney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eagle is looking to counter punch.
Rooney moves out of range of the strikes.
Rooney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eagle.
Eagle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rooney.
Eagle backing away here, and Rooney unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Eagle throws an overhand right that lands on Rooney's shoulder, as Rooney tries to avoid the shot.
Rooney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eagle drops Rooney with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rooney! Eagle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Eagle!
A very excited looking David Eagle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robek Robeksson (ranked 1960 p4p, 3836 weight class) and Jussi Roipe (ranked 244 p4p, 413 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robek Robeksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Roipe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robeksson walks into a stiff left hand from Roipe.
No joy there for Roipe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Robeksson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roipe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robeksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Robeksson is pressing down on Roipe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roipe is working Robeksson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robeksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roipe is one step ahead there.
Robeksson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roipe passes Robeksson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robeksson has hold of Roipe's hands but Roipe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robeksson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robeksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roipe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robeksson's head.
Robeksson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roipe wants to pass the guard but Robeksson is keeping the position.
Robeksson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roipe passes into half guard.
Roipe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robeksson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roipe working Robeksson over with strikes.
Robeksson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robeksson looking to control.
Roipe postures up and lands a big shot to Robeksson's brow.
Roipe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robeksson's head.
Robeksson is rocked!
Roipe scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Robeksson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robeksson looking for subs off his back but Roipe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Roipe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roipe unloads with some huge strikes here! Robeksson is out! Roipe wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jussi Roipe!
Jussi Roipe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 2734 p4p, 1609 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 151 p4p, 92 weight class). Yakubu Okoroji has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yakubu Okoroji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Okoroji.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okoroji blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Okoroji moved out of range.
Jackson with a jab.
Okoroji has been working on his balance at Rage Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to Okoroji's midsection.
Okoroji swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okoroji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okoroji is on top in guard.
Jackson has Okoroji pulled in close to control his posture.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Okoroji lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okoroji won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Okoroji slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji preventing the sweep.
Okoroji content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Okoroji is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okoroji throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Okoroji attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Okoroji avoids it easily.
Okoroji lands a high kick!
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okoroji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Okoroji is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoroji's elbow.
Jackson gets through Okoroji's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Okoroji struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoroji has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Okoroji avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Okoroji digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okoroji after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoroji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okoroji has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Okoroji manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoroji trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Okoroji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson landing a few short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okoroji misses with a body shot.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Okoroji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoroji thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Okoroji scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okoroji if he has to take too many more of those.
Okoroji looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okoroji.
Okoroji fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okoroji is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okoroji moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okoroji, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoroji blocking some punches.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Okoroji.
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
Okoroji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Okoroji avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Okoroji lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jackson hold on?!
Jackson breaks Okoroji's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoroji bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson wants to control the position but Okoroji says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Okoroji trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okoroji connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is staying active underneath Okoroji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Okoroji blocks the strikes from Jackson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okoroji lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson wants to sweep but Okoroji has passed to side control!
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Okoroji moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoroji wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okoroji gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jackson tries to hold on but Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji landing shots from mount.
Jackson has given up his back. Will we see Okoroji going for some submissions?
A lull in the action here.
Jackson turns into Okoroji and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod.
That's time! Okoroji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson catches Okoroji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okoroji looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Okoroji wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Okoroji controlling him for the moment.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.
Okoroji is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoroji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoroji drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Okoroji thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson trying to hold on to Okoroji's head to control him but Okoroji postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage.
Okoroji seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Okoroji seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jackson has recovered full guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okoroji lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okoroji.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okoroji doesn't seem phased though.
Okoroji connects with an inside leg kick.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okoroji to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson with a hook.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoroji momentarily.
Okoroji lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Okoroji takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Okoroji lands a head shot.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson throws a head kick but Okoroji moves out of range.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoroji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okoroji.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okoroji has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
A very excited looking Yakubu Okoroji made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bora Khan (ranked 898 p4p, 1120 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 147 p4p, 179 weight class). Khan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bora Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang staying out of range there.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lang in his tracks.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan misses with a leg kick.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan slips under a jab.
Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Khan throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lang misses with a low kick as Khan jumps back.
Lang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lang blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
And Lang responds with a good body kick, but Khan manages to step out the way in time.
Lang throws a front kick that sends Khan stumbling back into the cage.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Lang moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Langs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Khan momentarily.
Khan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Lang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khan misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Khan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lang slips a jab from Khan.
Lang tries to counter with a clinch but Khan shakes him off and moves away.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Lang misses.
Khan jabs Lang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Lang jabs Khan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan avoids the head kick by Lang.
Lang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lang scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang with the inside leg kick.
Lang lunges at Khan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khan's hand.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan throws a right hand that Lang ducks under and follows up with a left that Lang also avoids with ease.
Khan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Khan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lang connects with a leg kick.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Lang avoids the body shot from Khan.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khan. That did some damage!
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang's corner calls for a 1-2. Lang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan clobbers Lang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Khan slips a jab from Lang.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan misses with a hook.
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khan eats them both and turns towards Lang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Khan slips a jab from Lang.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lang at a distance.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khan counters with a nice body shot.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lang at a distance.
Lang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan blocks a jab.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lang.
Lang defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khan checks the leg kick.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Khan misses.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Lang's head.
Lang slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lang throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bora Khan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Lang there.
Lang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Khan misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lang.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan avoids the body shot from Lang.
A big right from Lang misses.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lang at a distance.
Lang misses with a body punch
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Khan misses.
Lang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Lang is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khan misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Lang wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lang throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Lang thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lang clobbers Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Khan swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Khan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lang is able to avoid easily.
Lang wants to counter with a clinch but Khan pushes him away.
Lang lands a head shot.
Khan cracks Lang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang slips under a jab.
Khan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lang finds it's way round the side to connect with Khan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Khan does it's job there.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lang throws a solid leg kick but Khan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lang.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Lang feints and then cracks Khan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khan down.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bora Khan!
Bora Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
67% |
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